The Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon is Heading to America With 604 HP The Mercedes-AMG E53 Wagon is Heading to America With 604 HP This car feels out of place in 2025 America. Wagons have been largely out of favor here since the 1970s, and with the 25-percent tariff on German imports starting in April, it’s a tough sell. That said, Mercedes is pushing ahead with their hot E-Class hybrid for the U.S. market, and we have to hand it to AMG for making it happen. And what a creation it is. Meet the 2026 Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon, nearly identical to the European model from over a year ago. For a quick refresher, it packs 577 horsepower in normal driving, jumping to 604 hp when Race Start mode is engaged. These numbers align with the E53 sedan, which shares the same 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Sandwiched in between is an electric motor, delivering an additional 161 horsepower. All that power is routed through the AMG Performance...

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Features New Split Headlight Design The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Features New Split Headlight Design Even though the Ioniq 6 has been on the market for three years, it still gives off a futuristic vibe almost as if it rolled straight out of a time machine. Hyundai , however, isn’t letting it rest on its unique design. The automaker is already rolling out a mid-cycle refresh for the electric sedan, and it’s just as visually striking perhaps even more so thanks to the new split-headlight setup. The updated front end now includes a separate strip of daytime running lights above, while the main beams are subtly integrated into the bumper's dark trim. The refreshed Ioniq 6 also introduces a sporty N Line variant. It comes with more aggressive-looking bumpers and a bold two-tone exterior that may divide opinions. Around back, the twin spoilers are gone, replaced with a sleeker ducktail-style aerodynamic piece. The overall look, enhanced by black accents and chun...